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Middle 50%$14,995–$18,517
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2023 Kia Forte prices in the U.S.
$18,144
Median pre-owned asking price
1,672 pre-owned listings · Updated October 28, 2026
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National price overview
Typical asking price range
$16,805 – $19,771 All 2,601 listings · Middle 50% of asking pricesMedian asking price
$18,307Trim, mileage and condition change what a comparable vehicle costs.
As of October 28, 2026, the median asking price for a used 2023 Kia Forte in the U.S. is $18,144, based on 1,672 active dealer listings tracked by VinAssessment.
Behind the price
Price range & market sample
The median pre-owned asking price for a 2023 Kia Forte in the U.S. is $18,144 based on 1,672 pre-owned listings (of 2,601 total).
2,601 active dealer listings
Snapshot October 28, 2026 · refreshed daily
30-day asking price change: −$392.
Typical: $16,805–$19,771 — the middle half of 2,601 asking prices
Median $18,307
$13K low
$23K high
Why the wide range? Price depends mostly on configuration and mileage — see below. This spread covers the middle 96% of asking prices: we exclude the cheapest and priciest 2% to reduce the influence of extreme values. This does not verify title status or guarantee that every erroneous listing is excluded.
$18,144
Pre-owned median (1,672)
46,593
Average mileage
What moves the price
Mileage
Asking prices run about $19,690 under 15K miles and fall to $13,946 over 105K miles — roughly $500 for every 10,000 miles. These are different vehicles; trim, condition and equipment also vary.
Observed spread: up to $5,744Location
Active-listing medians are $16,789 in Utah (35 active listings) and $18,994 in Georgia (60 active listings). Mileage, trim and condition differ; this is not an estimate of savings from buying in another state.
Observed spread: up to $2,205About these price differences
The $16,805–$19,771 typical range isn't randomness — two factors explain most of it:
Biggest factor in these observed spreads: Mileage. These groups contain different vehicles.
Find your mileage and trim in the configurator below.
Configure the exact car
Choose a state and trim once to update the connected price tables and charts for a 2023 Kia Forte. Mileage adjusts the estimate only.
Total miles the car has already driven, as shown on its odometer.
mi
Estimated asking price · All trims
$18,307
$16,805
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$19,771
2,601 listings · Nationwide
ⓘ This is a modelled estimate based on current listings and market data. Actual prices may vary.
Estimate assumptions
at typical mileage, nationwide
Modelled from 2,601 real asking prices, adjusted for mileage and location. An illustrative estimate from mixed listing groups, not matched vehicles. Not a formal appraisal.
Live 2023 Kia Forte listings, priced by VIN
Compared with all listings
All-listings median $18,307
2023 Kia Forte
Trim not specified
$10,990
VIN 3KPF24AD0PE642569
−$7,317 · vs all-listings median
2023 Kia Forte
GT
$12,991
VIN 3KPF44AC5PE509498
−$5,316 · vs all-listings median
2023 Kia Forte
Trim not specified
$14,572
VIN 3KPF24AD1PE643164
−$3,735 · vs all-listings median
View 9 more priced VINs
- EX VIN 3KPF34AD7PE650780 $15,897 −$2,410 vs median
- Trim not specified VIN 3KPF24AD2PE567521 $15,097 −$3,210 vs median
- Trim not specified VIN 3KPF24AD6PE658307 $13,990 −$4,317 vs median
- GT Line VIN 3KPF54AD8PE569524 $13,298 −$5,009 vs median
- GT Line VIN 3KPF54AD3PE642850 $13,542 −$4,765 vs median
- Trim not specified VIN 3KPF24AD6PE643564 $15,294 −$3,013 vs median
- Trim not specified VIN 3KPF24AD5PE537655 $14,995 −$3,312 vs median
- Trim not specified VIN 3KPF24AD7PE540282 $15,995 −$2,312 vs median
- GT VIN 3KPF44ACXPE504622 $16,488 −$1,819 vs median
Price differences are not deal ratings. Compare equipment, mileage and vehicle history before judging a price.
Every VIN links to a full market report: decode, active listings and the local price band.
A little comparison goes a long way
About this comparison ↓What else could you drive?
Compare 2023 Kia Forte with other models from the same year. Choose the trims that matter to you.
As of October 28, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2023 Kia Forte in this catalog, the 2023 Nissan Versa has the lowest median asking price ($15,900, 224 listings with photos) and the 2023 Toyota Corolla the highest ($20,831, 1,575 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot October 28, 2026, 05:00 UTC · Only listings with photos. This sample is separate from the price overview above and its figures differ.
Your comparison starting point
2023 Kia Forte
All trims · United States
The price overview above is this page’s reference figure. The comparison below uses its own catalog sample: 2,063 listings with photos, catalog median $18,371 (the baseline for the “lower/higher” badges).
Middle 50%: $16,898–$19,839
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$1,029 higher median
2023 Hyundai Elantra
$19,400Median asking price · 1,921 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$17,800–$20,976
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$109 higher median
2023 Nissan Kicks MPV
$18,480Median asking price · 787 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$16,783–$19,952
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$2,460 higher median
2023 Toyota Corolla
$20,831Median asking price · 1,575 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$18,998–$22,502
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$2,471 lower median
2023 Nissan Versa
$15,900Median asking price · 224 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$14,207–$17,399
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No alternatives have a lower median in this selection. Broaden your filters or turn off “Lower median price only”.
Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Kia Forte All trims | see price overview above | $16,898–$19,839 | 2,063 |
| 2023 Chevrolet Malibu All trims | $16,926 | $14,995–$18,517 | 2,166 |
| 2023 Hyundai Elantra All trims | $19,400 | $17,800–$20,976 | 1,921 |
| 2023 Nissan Kicks MPV All trims | $18,480 | $16,783–$19,952 | 787 |
| 2023 Toyota Corolla All trims | $20,831 | $18,998–$22,502 | 1,575 |
| 2023 Nissan Versa All trims | $15,900 | $14,207–$17,399 | 224 |
What these prices mean
Only catalog listings with photos are included. Trim names do not verify equivalent equipment. Prices are asking prices, not completed sales. Alternatives share the body style and class of the source model; the nearest model years are used when the same year has too few listings. Price differences are not a valuation adjustment or guaranteed savings.
Snapshot: October 28, 2026, 05:00 UTC. 51 source listings excluded by statistical price screening; this does not verify that every deposit or payment ad has been removed.
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2023 Kia Forte: a fair price for your mileage
Mileage means the miles recorded on the odometer. Compare asking prices in your mileage band, then select a trim — the equipment version — to narrow the comparison where data is available.
Across the national mileage bands, the overall difference is roughly $500 per 10,000 miles. These are different vehicles, not depreciation of the same car.
Region · trim United States · All trims
Active listings 2,601
Median asking price $18,307
Mileage means the total miles on the odometer. Each point shows the median asking price for a mileage band; shaded areas show the middle 50% of prices.
Swipe the chart horizontally to see every mileage band.
Counts cover the selected region and trim, including listings without usable mileage. Thin mileage bands and rare or unknown trims may be omitted from the chart.
View the full national mileage price table
| Mileage ⓘ | Based on ⓘ | Fair price ⓘ | Typical range ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 15K miles | 185 listings | $19,690 | $19K–$21K |
| 15K–30K miles | 574 listings | $19,212 | $18K–$21K |
| 30K–45K miles | 619 listings | $18,629 | $18K–$20K |
| 45K–60K miles | 526 listings | $17,874 | $17K–$19K |
| 60K–75K miles | 345 listings | $17,387 | $16K–$19K |
| 75K–90K miles | 186 listings | $16,008 | $15K–$18K |
| 90K–105K miles | 94 listings | $15,210 | $14K–$17K |
| Over 105K miles | 70 listings | $13,946 | $12K–$16K |
United States — all states. These bands combine different trims, conditions and listing histories. They do not hold trim or condition constant.
Trim-level pricing isn't reliable enough for this model yet — mileage and configuration explain most of the spread above.
Understand the differences
2023 Kia Forte: VIN configurations and specifications
Multiple VIN patterns can share the same trim. Compare their recorded equipment, then open a specification page for the full details.
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LX, LXS 2L 4-cyl · FWD VIN pattern: 3KPF24AD · year code P$17,678 Median asking price · U.S. 2,257 priced listings · October 25, 2026
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GT 1.6L 4-cyl · FWD VIN pattern: 3KPF44AC · year code P$19,960 Median asking price · U.S. 470 priced listings · October 25, 2026
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GT Line 2L 4-cyl · FWD VIN pattern: 3KPF54AD · year code P$19,555 Median asking price · U.S. 1,253 priced listings · October 25, 2026
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EX VIN pattern: 3KPF34AD · year code P$15,897 Median asking price · U.S. 9 priced listings · October 25, 2026
Where these specifications come from
Specifications combine decoded VIN data, including NHTSA vPIC , with inventory records. If decoding does not identify a trim, a recorded inventory trim may be shown. VIN patterns do not confirm every installed option.
Counts describe observed VINs in our database, not factory production totals. Prices are median asking prices from qualifying U.S. listings, not original MSRP. Check the vehicle’s build sheet for exact equipment.
FACTORY REFERENCE
2023 Kia Forte factory brochure
Model-year reference for features and equipment. Actual VIN equipment may differ.
FACTORY BROCHURE
2023 Kia Forte PDF Brochure
2023 · US · 14 pages
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Price history
Change state or trim for this report →
View national price history · all trims
Median asking price by month — U.S., all trims · shaded band is the typical range (25th–75th percentile)
The median listing price for a 2023 Kia Forte is $18,393 (October 2026) — up 3.2% from $17,821 in November 2025.
Monthly price table
| Month | Median price | Typical range | Vehicles listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | $18,393 | $17K–$20K | 3,092 |
| September 2026 | $18,534 | $17K–$20K | 3,231 |
| August 2026 | $18,800 | $17K–$20K | 3,331 |
| July 2026 | $18,990 | $17K–$20K | 3,459 |
| June 2026 | $18,998 | $18K–$21K | 3,281 |
| May 2026 | $18,998 | $17K–$20K | 3,266 |
| April 2026 | $18,930 | $17K–$20K | 3,161 |
| March 2026 | $18,249 | $17K–$20K | 3,861 |
| February 2026 | $17,800 | $16K–$19K | 3,784 |
| January 2026 | $17,488 | $16K–$19K | 3,807 |
| December 2025 | $17,499 | $16K–$19K | 2,982 |
| November 2025 | $17,821 | $16K–$19K | 2,303 |
2023 Kia Forte prices by state
See how asking prices vary across states. Looking for a 2023 Kia Forte for sale near you? Open your state's price guide to compare its market, then follow the local listings link to browse available vehicles.
United States · all trims · snapshot October 28, 2026. Explore state markets below. Prices and counts cover all trims in each state; the full comparison table remains available below the map.
Explore 44 more state markets
Vermont
Typical asking price
$18,998
- Active listings
- 4
- Listed this year
- 17
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
North Dakota
Typical asking price
$18,758
- Active listings
- 2
- Listed this year
- 14
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Montana
Typical asking price
$18,420
- Active listings
- 1
- Listed this year
- 8
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
South Dakota
Typical asking price
$18,650
- Active listings
- 1
- Listed this year
- 10
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Wyoming
Typical asking price
$19,847
- Active listings
- 1
- Listed this year
- 6
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
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Listed this year counts every 2023 Kia Forte first listed in 2026 (sold and active), with currently active cars as a floor. Typical price is the median of each car's latest asking price — or the average of active listings where this-year data is thin.
EXPLORE THE YEARS
Other Kia Forte years
Same model, a different chapter. Start with a nearby year, or open the complete timeline.
An earlier model year
2022
Kia Forte
Typical asking price
$16,371
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2023
Kia Forte
Typical asking price
$18,307
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A newer model year
2024
Kia Forte
Typical asking price
$18,995
Explore this year →
See how model-year prices compare
U.S. market · All trimsDifferent model years, shown on the same dollar scale. Median asking price where available; otherwise average. These are different vehicles, not a forecast of your car’s value.
- 2024 $18,995 Median
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You are here 2023 $18,307 Median
- 2022 $16,371 Median
- 2021 $14,490 Median
- 2020 $13,068 Median
- 2019 $11,481 Median
- 2018 $9,693 Median
- 2017 $8,895 Median
- 2016 $7,919 Median
- 2015 $7,149 Median
- 2014 $6,500 Median
- 2013 $5,949 Median
- 2012 $5,857 Median
- 2011 $5,796 Median
- 2010 $4,995 Median
Explore all 14 other model years
Pick a year to open its price report. Prices compare different vehicles and equipment, not the changing value of one car.
Nearby model years
2016
$7,919
2017
$8,895
2018
$9,693
2019
$11,481
2020
$13,068
2021
$14,490
2022
$16,371
2024
$18,995
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What would a 2023 Kia Forte cost per month?
Estimate the monthly payment on a $18,307 vehicle. Move the numbers to match your own loan.
10% down
7.0% is an illustrative starting rate — use your own lender quote.
Loan term
Estimated monthly payment
$326
per month
60 months · 7.0% APR · $1,831 down
Amount financed
$16,476
Total interest
$3,084
Estimate only. Excludes tax, title, registration and dealer fees, and assumes a fixed-rate loan with equal monthly payments. Your actual rate depends on your credit and lender.
Before you buy
A few important steps can help you buy with confidence.
- Check title and accident history
- Arrange an independent inspection
- Review factory equipment
- Check recalls by VIN
Frequently asked questions
Why do 2023 Kia Forte prices range from $12,985 to $23,135?
The spread comes down to configuration and mileage: higher-mileage, base-configuration examples sit near the low end, while low-mileage and premium configurations reach the top. Half of all listings fall between $16,805 and $19,771 — see the mileage and trim breakdowns above for where a specific vehicle lands.
How much should mileage change the price of a 2023 Kia Forte?
Across the lowest- and highest-mileage groups, asking prices differ by roughly $500 per 10,000 miles. These groups contain different vehicles: this is not a same-trim adjustment or a forecast for one car. Compare the mileage and trim tables, then check condition, equipment and vehicle history.
How many 2023 Kia Forte are for sale right now?
2,601 in total. Counts refresh daily from live dealer inventory.
Is this the trade-in value or private-party value of my 2023 Kia Forte?
These figures describe dealer asking prices, not trade-in offers, private-party sale values or completed sale prices. Use them to compare advertised vehicles. To find out what a buyer or dealer would pay for your car, request an offer that takes its mileage, condition, equipment and history into account.
How we calculate these prices
We track 2,601 active listings for this vehicle across dealer sites nationwide, updated every day. Average and median are computed from real asking prices on live listings. We exclude the top and bottom 2% of prices to reduce the influence of extreme values. This does not verify title status or guarantee that every erroneous listing is excluded. Prices reflect dealer asking prices — not final sale prices — and exclude taxes, fees, and incentives. Trim and mileage move the price more than any other factor; see the breakdowns above.
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